Libre Glucose Sensor Review

The sensor measures the glucose in the body s interstitial fluid whereas a finger prick will measure the glucose in the blood explaining why there will likely be a difference in readings.

Libre glucose sensor review.

Compact lightweight and includes a built in freestyle precision neo test strip port for blood glucose testing. Now you can monitor your glucose on your smartphone without fingersticks. Downloading data from the freestyle libre 14 day system to the libreview software allows for even more in depth analysis of your glucose data. The next generation freestyle libre 2 version features built in bluetooth to allow for optional real time alerts for both low and high glucose levels without the need to manually scan the sensor.

So any issues should have been ironed out by now. Read about my experience. The dexcom g6 is similar to the freestyle libre in that it continuously monitors blood sugar from a small sensor inserted in the skin but you don t have to scan to get a glucose level reading. Stores 90 days of glucose data.

Please note that in the usa the freestyle libre sensor has the option of a 10 day sensor and now a 14 day sensor. The freestyle librelink app is approved for use with the freestyle libre 14 day sensors. With librelinkup you can allow up to 20 people to remotely track your. The freestyle libre provides flash glucose monitoring with glucose readings provided by scanning a sensor rather than pricking your finger.

I wanted to experience living with the libre like anyone would for 10 days and gave it a complete test drive. How does the freestyle libre sensor work. Although this is new to canada it has been in use for a number of years in europe and the u k. The freestyle librelink app allows you to enjoy many of the same features on your smartphone as your reader.

With the libre you can access any 24 hour period and view the sensor trace for the day and other on reader features include a daily pattern analysis time in target data a low glucose event log. My in depth review of the 2018 freestyle libre flash glucose monitor.